What Is the Best Urban/Gang Type Movie??

[SDBlu]

Originally Posted by TheZoof

Nothing tops American History X for reality.

I also like Warriors.

I would say American Me is closer to reality when it comes to the way Prison Gangs/Street Gangs really operate.

Edward James Olmos was actually receiving death threats from the Mexican Mafia after the shooting of this film...

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Actually, I thought Dangerous Minds was a very good film, despite its marketing. It wouldn't fit into this category because although it is an urban drama, it is not a gang movie.

I didnt care for Dangerous Minds myself!! But Michelle can get it!! Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I think it is because, imo, American History X is far and away the "best" film, based on a lot of different factors (subject matter, acting, directing, writing, etc.). However, some of the other films people might enjoy more. I think Outsiders was pretty good and had a great cast, which is interesting to watch to see where the came from. I also think Juice was pretty good and showed that Tupac actually was a good actor. I agree though with some posters that City of God is hands down the best "gang" film. I understand why you excluded it though since it was foreign and had a different feel than some of the films on this list.

I voted for American History X, btw.

U always add real talk to the thread so its respected! Pac was a monsta in Juice! he was one of the rare natural rapper turned actors imo!! Got Em!!

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by CZAR

U always add real talk to the thread so its respected! Pac was a monsta in Juice! he was one of the rare natural rapper turned actors imo!! Got Em!!

I definitely agree with you Czar...do you agree that he probably would have gotten some even more serious roles in which he could prove his acting talent if he stayed alive?

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I definitely agree with you Czar...do you agree that he probably would have gotten some even more serious roles in which he could prove his acting talent if he stayed alive?

Awe man I think he would've gotten alot of work and good roles and could've been just as big as Will, although dont know if the mainstream would've accepted him as they have Will but talent wise just as good if not better in my opinion! What a shame we couldnt find out! Got Em!!

[goochspot]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I definitely agree with you Czar...do you agree that he probably would have gotten some even more serious roles in which he could prove his acting talent if he stayed alive?

I thought he was great in Gridlock.

[crackinhedz]

1. Boyz In The Hood
2. Menace II Society


...and an honorable mention:

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by goochspot

I thought he was great in Gridlock.

Man I think he was great in all his films even the one bad film he did called Bullet!! I loved him in Poetic Justice! To play that character with only that much experience and knowing his personality was fantastic! he was a talented cat all around! Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

1. Boyz In The Hood
2. Menace II Society


...and an honorable mention:

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Flip those 2 around and its perfect! Got Em!!

[goochspot]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Man I think he was great in all his films even the one bad film he did called Bullet!! I loved him in Poetic Justice! To play that character with only that much experience and knowing his personality was fantastic! he was a talented cat all around! Got Em!!

Oh yeah, he was a fine actor. Actually he was a trained actor before he was anything.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by goochspot

Oh yeah, he was a fine actor. Actually he was a trained actor before he was anything.

is that right? I know he was a backup dancer before he got his break in rapping! Didnt know he did alot of acting. Well it paid off! But again he just had that talent to be in show biz either way!! Got Em!!

[goochspot]

Originally Posted by CZAR

is that right? I know he was a backup dancer before he got his break in rapping! Didnt know he did alot of acting. Well it paid off! But again he just had that talent to be in show biz either way!! Got Em!!

I don't know about a lot of acting, but he went to a performance high school. Actually, I think he went to the same school as Jada Pinkett-Smith.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

My vote is: Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood.

[DMC86X]

I really like Menace 2 Society and Boyz in the Hood. Will be getting both on Blu Ray ASAP

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by goochspot

I don't know about a lot of acting, but he went to a performance high school. Actually, I think he went to the same school as Jada Pinkett-Smith.

He did and he participated in theater.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by goochspot

I don't know about a lot of acting, but he went to a performance high school. Actually, I think he went to the same school as Jada Pinkett-Smith.

U are right! I do remember a clip of him & Jada dancing to Parents Just Dont Understand (Jada's future husbad lol) Got Em!!

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

My vote is: Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood.

Hilarious film! Got Em!!

Originally Posted by DMC86X

I really like Menace 2 Society and Boyz in the Hood. Will be getting both on Blu Ray ASAP

I like the way u think! Got Em!!

[CZAR]

No love for The Wanderers?? Got Em!!

[bluRazor]

what no love for paid in full? had her!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by blu/razor

what no love for paid in full? had her!

Paid in Full was good but drug affiliated film. Got Em!!

[repete66211]

Originally Posted by ryan69969

As such, my favorite film would be 1994's Fresh.

Beat me to it. I was disappointed, but not surprised Fresh didn't make the list. It seems no one has heard of it. 'Tis a pity Boaz Yakin didn't give us more stuff like it.